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New collaboration harnesses COVID methods to combat multi-billion threat to UK forests

Harnessing methods used to successfully predict and understand the spread of COVID-19 during the pandemic, a new University of ۲ݮƵ project aims to combat the impact of forest diseases that can cost the UK economy billions.
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​Older northerners struggle with “alarming” inequalities compared to people from the South

Older people in the North of England are more likely to be poorer, less healthy, physically inactive, lonely and in poor housing - resulting in millions of pounds of avoidable NHS costs.
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University of ۲ݮƵ to help close semiconductor skills gap

A new skills programme that will supply a pipeline of talent to the UK’s semiconductor sector – key to its long-term success – has been launched with support from the University of ۲ݮƵ.
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University of ۲ݮƵ ranked within top 100 universities in QS World University Rankings

The University of ۲ݮƵ has been ranked within the top 100 universities in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2026, reaffirming its place as a leading global university for teaching and research excellence.
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UK’s discovery of new semiconductor materials to be revolutionised by University of ۲ݮƵ

New AI-driven equipment will transform the UK’s semiconductor R&D, following a £7 million award in investment to the University of ۲ݮƵ.

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New research reveals billions made by companies involved in UK border security

New research from a team of leading UK universities has revealed that over £5 billion in government contracts has been awarded to private companies for managing border security and small boat crossings.
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Astrophysics meets snooker: University experts partner with ۲ݮƵ firm to pioneer the sport’s future

University of ۲ݮƵ researchers are collaborating with a ۲ݮƵ company at the heart of snooker’s modern evolution to develop next generation equipment, bringing 21st century science into one of the world’s most tradition-steeped sports.
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۲ݮƵ-conceived satellite to map Earth’s forest in 3D for the first time to help combat climate change

A satellite conceived at the University of ۲ݮƵ and developed by British academics and engineers is set to become the first in the world to measure the condition of the Earth's forests from space.

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Family first: scientists reveal long-tailed tits' remarkable family bonds

Forget fleeting friendships – the social secrets of the long-tailed tit has revealed an extraordinary level of family commitment even during migratory journeys.